Loved our stay at the Harbor House. Perfect for 4 people. Located at the entrance of the Spanish Wells Harbor which means can be a little busy at times with ships coming in delivering cargo but thoroughly enjoyed watching the ships maneuver and would walk over to watch them unload. Very close to the ferry terminal and within walking distance of restaurants and grocery stores. Johnny and Nancy, the property managers were very helpful and were quick to respond to any request. Very relaxing vacation and would definitely stay again.

First off I gotta give Joe 10 stars, just for putting up with the aggravation I caused him lol. Between my flight cancellations and changing and cancelling dates, he was very accommodating. The house is as cute as a button, everything you need for your holiday. I would definitely recommend his house, great location.

First off I gotta give Joe 10 stars, just for putting up with the aggravation I caused him lol. Between my flight cancellations and changing and cancelling dates, he was very accommodating. The house is as cute as a button, everything you need for your holiday. I would definitely recommend his house, great location.

If you want a boat and a dock in front of your house And friendly people passing by then this is the place for you. Johnny & Nancy were fantastic people (as well as all the Spanish Wells people). Joe, the owner was very accommodating. We will definitely be back. Thanks, Patti & Greg.

The Harbour House is a perfect cottage for a tranquil retreat. It is characteristically Bahamian and is an adorable cottage. Nearly everything you could want is available and ready to go. The location and view are fantastic. Before we left, we did not believe we would find ourselves sitting on the front porch for hours...but we sat on the front porch for hours watching the boats, golf carts & people come/go. Spanish Wells is by far the quietest, safest, and friendliest of the Islands in this area - we did day trips to most of them during our trip. If you are looking for a tranquil retreat surrounded by the friendliest locals, and in a place that looks like paradise - this is the home/trip for you.

The Harbour House is a perfect cottage for a tranquil retreat. It is characteristically Bahamian and is an adorable cottage. Nearly everything you could want is available and ready to go. The location and view are fantastic. Before we left, we did not believe we would find ourselves sitting on the front porch for hours...but we sat on the front porch for hours watching the boats, golf carts & people come/go. Spanish Wells is by far the quietest, safest, and friendliest of the Islands in this area - we did day trips to most of them during our trip. If you are looking for a tranquil retreat surrounded by the friendliest locals, and in a place that looks like paradise - this is the home/trip for you.

This is the house to rent if you are a boater. It is conveniently located in town, on the harbor, with your boat docked right across the street. We had some traveling issues due to the pandemic, and the owner and the caretaker were very helpful and good people. We loved staying here and love Spanish Wells, we will be back.

Great waterfront house and easy access to Spanish Wells restaurants with golf cart. Very relaxing with morning coffee on the front porch watching the canal boat traffic. Had a great full day tour with Tyman Charters to see the sites around Spanish Wells. Wish we could have stayed longer. We'll be back!

Great location on the waterfront we will be back!

Great place. Caretaker is very responsive. We stayed here in the past and really like it. We will stay again.

The location & accommodations exceeded expectations. We are looking forward to our return to paradise.

The location & accommodations exceeded expectations. We are looking forward to our return to paradise.

We have gone on two vacations to date using VRBO and I will say, I would highly recommend using this Company. We just travelled to Spanish Wells, Bahamas from the end of March to the first week in April 2019. What a "quaint, friendly, beautiful and very safe" Island. Most people get around in golf carts or bicycles. The beaches are beautiful. I recommend renting a boat and do some exploring or book one of the many excursions offered. We stayed on the "harbor side" in a small house called Harborside. It was extremely clean and you felt as though you were meant to be there. The decor is a "beach theme" and there is more than enough room for a family. (2 bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry, kitchen and a "couch/bed" in the living room). The owner Joe, was very good about acclimating me to this Island prior to our arrival. Further, his caretakers, The Underwood's (John and Nancy) went above and beyond the call of duty. They had a taxi driver waiting for us at the airport to bring us to the Ferry Dock. (You fly into Eleuthra and take a 10 minute ferry ride to Spanish Wells). At the dock in Spanish Wells, Johnny and his wife were there to greet us, deliver the golf cart that we had requested to rent and to show us to our rental. They treated us like old friends. If we had any questions or needed anything, they were right there. I felt right at home in Spanish Wells. Everyone was extremely friendly. No person whether they were "tourists" like us, or "locals" passed you by without a friendly hello. The island is small - 4 miles around, however, there is also an adjoining island called Russell Island that you can explore. Good restaurants...nice little grocery store...rentals of any type there - bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, boats, fishing gear...I could keep on going. We will definitely be back!!! Thank you VRBO! Thank you Joe! Thank you to the Unerwood Family!!

Super fun location and charming cottage. Thank you for sharing it with us! Spanish Wells is a gem.

We loved Harbour House. The activity of the harbour was fascinating and we met people every day going by on "the Strip". The cottage is cheerful, comfortable and nicely appointed. As with everything, there were a couple of things that we should point out. If you are tall, the upstairs bathroom can provide a challenge (so go to the downstairs one for your showers) and if you have bad knees as I do, the low toilets make them groan a bit. That being said, everything else worked for us. There were a couple of minor glitches during our stay as can happen anywhere but they were handled quickly and professionally by Joe (the owner) and the property manager Johnny . All in all, I think the title of our review says it all.

This charming cottage was perfect for our two week stay over the Christmas holidays with our two teenage children. Joe (home owner) and Johnny (property caretaker) we terrific to deal with. We rented a golf cart and boat from Johnny which allowed us to immerse ourselves into the island community and surrounding area by boat. Can’t say enough about Johnny. This is true cottage living and not a five star resort although it had everything we needed. We brought several food items (frozen meat, crackers, pasta, condiments, & canned goods). Islanders are incredibly friendly and welcoming. There is lots to do (or not!) in and around Spanish Wells. We did a day trip with Bruno (Underwood Charters) to Eleuthera where we visiting Preacher’s Cave, Glass Window, Queen’s Bath, Hatchet Bay Cave (be sure to go all the way in to the water!) and Sapphire Blue Hole. Bruno was incredible; knowledgeable, friendly and completely accommodating. We would never have seen or gone to some of these places without a guide! If you have some boating experience, it’s definitely worth renting a boat. We completely explored Meeks Patch (swimming with the pigs!), Royal Island and Egg Island. Often we were the only ones on stunning sandbars and beaches. Spanish Wells is incredible, we will return!

We had a great time spending our vacation at the Harbour House. The Harbour House is the perfect place to stay when in Spanish Wells and it has everything you need. It has a great location on the harbor with a perfect front patio for morning coffee. The bedrooms and bathrooms are clean and have nice linnens and towels. There is a washer and dryer. The three A/C units keep the house nice and cool. There is a place to dock a boat right out front. The house has a simple but well equipped kitchen and a very nice propane grill. We will stay here again!

The house was everything we expected. This isn’t our first time to rent from Joe and his properties never disappoint. Great location and house had everything we needed.

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at Harbour House very much. The house was perfect for our needs. We rented a boat from the caretaker, Johnny, and enjoyed having it docked across the street. The restaurants and grocery store were just a short golf cart ride away. Johnny and Joe were both helpful and quickly responded to our questions. We definitely recommend Harbour House if you're looking to stay in a quiet, relaxing location that is not touristy. Jackie and Tonya

We stayed at Harbour House in Spanish Wells for 18 days. We loved sitting on the porch watching the boats come and go. The cottage was clean and had every thing needed to keep house. The fish store is literally 50 steps from the house. We bought fresh lobster at least 4 times. We had a couple of minor glitches that were taken care of immediately by Joe and Johnny, the manager. The weather was nice enough that we didn't even need the air conditioner. Spanish Wells is quiet and has beautiful water and beaches. The folks there are very friendly. Our entertainment was exploring Spanish Wells and Russell Island by golf cart. Some info: There are no working ATM's on the island and very few businesses take international credit cards. Take enough cash with you to last your entire trip.

Spanish Wells was delightful! Enjoyed the people and the fishing activity! Beaches and the water were wonderful.

We loved our time in Spanish Wells. As others have noted, it is not a resort place -- perfect for our family but not for everyone. We loved Harbour House -- in the middle of the action, steps from the Shipyard for a drink or dinner and from the boat we rented from Johnny, the property manager. We found a clean and comfortable house; not fancy but had everything we needed. Joe's communication was impeccable, and Johnny was so welcoming and extremely helpful. We will be back!

We had a wonderful time staying at the Harbor House in Spanish Wells. It is such a cute cottage and it was very neat being so close to the marina. You could watch all the fishing boats and activity. The owner Joe was very assertive and helped us coordinate with Johnny the caretaker for anything we needed. They were both very kind and helpful! I would definitely recommend Spanish Wells for a laidback, easy-going, friendly vacation setting. We will be back!

Adorable property and absolutely love the island. We will be back!

We had an excellent time at the Harbour House. It's a very quaint, clean and well kept-up house right on the harbor docks, with a porch that is great for watching the boat traffic and experiencing the breezes. A very relaxing way to take in the peaceful, laconic pace of Spanish Wells. If you're new to the Bahamas, you need to know that Spanish Wells is far removed in tempo from the bustle of Nassau or even the touristy vibe of Harbor Island. Plan ahead for fishing, snorkeling or other water adventures, and meanwhile enjoy the beautiful, calm beaches. There's no nightlife to speak of, other than maybe a drink at one of the few places that stays open past dinner, and a stop at Papa's Scoops for soft-serve ice cream. The property is located on the east end of the island, about a 15 minute golf cart ride from the furthest point worth going to on adjoining Russell Island, the Sandbar bar and restaurant. It has plenty of fans and an extremely efficient air conditioning unit in every room, and a fully capable (if no frills) kitchen with a gas stove/oven. My only moment of even mild concern was that the water pressure was often variable, but that's not unusual in some of the older island houses and even other small island communities in general. The owner, Joe, and the local caretaker Johnny are very responsive and helpful. Overall, this was a great rental experience and a great introduction to the Bahamas.

We saved all year for this vacation and it was awesome. The house is recently renovated, clean, well equipped (washer and dryer was a bonus!) and nicely decorated. We loved being on the docks and in the middle of all the hustle and bustle, we really felt like it gave us a deeper understanding of Spanish Wells, which is a gem. Joe was excellent with communication, he even took extra time to suggest some boat trips. We rented a boat and golf cart from Johnny Underwood, who also manages the property. This was the highlight of the trip. Johnny is a great guy, who is a wealth of information. We very much enjoyed our conversations with him. The boat was a 17' Boston Whaler, complete with charts, life jackets, marine radio and a Bimini top. We kept the boat on the dock in front of the house, and had amazing adventures out on the water. We can't wait to get back to Spanish Wells!

Spanish wells is a small town, safe and people are very nice. It is like used to be living 50 years ago. We loved walking down the beautiful beach every day and driving a golf cart every day. The cottage was small but decorated very cute and right next to the harbor. We would come back again.